Question 1

Prevention of certain cancers can be gained by consuming a diet rich in

Accepted Answer

A)  bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. 
B)  fruits and vegetables. 
C)  milk and cheese. 
D)  meats. 
A)  bread, cereal, rice, and pasta. 
B)  fruits and vegetables. 
C)  milk and cheese. 
D)  meats.

Question 2

Functional foods have no effect in contributing to the prevention of specific health problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A friend has heard that by adding oat bran to her diet, she can lower her cholesterol level. What can you tell her about this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early studies yielded positive claims for oat bran, but later studies have shown that it does not lower cholesterol. 
B)  Oat bran in breads and muffins can lower cholesterol, but it does not have the same effect in hot or cold cereal. 
C)  Two to three servings per week of oat bran can help lower cholesterol, but larger amounts cause diarrhea. 
D)  Oat bran can lower cholesterol, but a large daily serving is needed to have much effect. 
A)  Early studies yielded positive claims for oat bran, but later studies have shown that it does not lower cholesterol. 
B)  Oat bran in breads and muffins can lower cholesterol, but it does not have the same effect in hot or cold cereal. 
C)  Two to three servings per week of oat bran can help lower cholesterol, but larger amounts cause diarrhea. 
D)  Oat bran can lower cholesterol, but a large daily serving is needed to have much effect.

Question 4

You want to sell products from your farm with the USDA Certified Organic seal. What techniques are you allowed to use on your farm?

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A)  sewage sludge fertilizer 
B)  vitamin supplementation 
C)  genetic engineering 
D)  irradiation 
A)  sewage sludge fertilizer 
B)  vitamin supplementation 
C)  genetic engineering 
D)  irradiation

Question 5

Lactose intolerance is an example of a(n)

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A)  immune response to milk products. 
B)  adverse reaction to milk products that does not involve the immune system. 
C)  food allergy. 
D)  deficiency in the immune system's tolerance to milk products. 
A)  immune response to milk products. 
B)  adverse reaction to milk products that does not involve the immune system. 
C)  food allergy. 
D)  deficiency in the immune system's tolerance to milk products.

Question 6

John enjoys foods that are high in trans-fatty acids. What impact will these fats have on his cholesterol? They

Accepted Answer

A)  will have no effect on his cholesterol. 
B)  have the tendency to raise the "good cholesterol" in his blood. 
C)  have the tendency to reduce the total cholesterol in his blood. 
D)  have the tendency to raise the "bad cholesterol" in his blood. 
A)  will have no effect on his cholesterol. 
B)  have the tendency to raise the "good cholesterol" in his blood. 
C)  have the tendency to reduce the total cholesterol in his blood. 
D)  have the tendency to raise the "bad cholesterol" in his blood.

Question 7

What is the function of the minerals you consume in your diet?

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A)  They are used entirely to provide structure to such tissues as bones and teeth. 
B)  They serve both as structural elements and to regulate some body processes. 
C)  Their main purpose is to assist in the transport of ions. 
D)  They mainly regulate the consumption of glucose. 
A)  They are used entirely to provide structure to such tissues as bones and teeth. 
B)  They serve both as structural elements and to regulate some body processes. 
C)  Their main purpose is to assist in the transport of ions. 
D)  They mainly regulate the consumption of glucose.

Question 8

Some vitamins can be lost from food if the food is overcooked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Fast foods are relatively low in fat density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following oils contains the highest percentage of saturated fats?

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut 
B)  coconut 
C)  safflower 
D)  vegetable 
A)  peanut 
B)  coconut 
C)  safflower 
D)  vegetable

Question 11

How many ounces of grains should adults eat daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six 
A)  three 
B)  four 
C)  five 
D)  six

Question 12

If you are trying to limit your cholesterol intake, you will need to restrict your intake of

Accepted Answer

A)  peanut oil. 
B)  shellfish. 
C)  margarine. 
D)  olive oil. 
A)  peanut oil. 
B)  shellfish. 
C)  margarine. 
D)  olive oil.

Question 13

The two basic classes of vitamins are

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A)  organic and inorganic. 
B)  enzymes and coenzymes. 
C)  water-soluble and fat-soluble. 
D)  A through C, and D through K. 
A)  organic and inorganic. 
B)  enzymes and coenzymes. 
C)  water-soluble and fat-soluble. 
D)  A through C, and D through K.

Question 14

Insoluble fiber absorbs water from the intestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a product claims to have "no trans fat" it means that it contains

Accepted Answer

A)  no more than 0.5 percent trans fat per serving. 
B)  fats that can be detected by any measure. 
C)  fats that are of nutritional significance. 
D)  more than 5 percent of the fat of the non-fat-free version. 
A)  no more than 0.5 percent trans fat per serving. 
B)  fats that can be detected by any measure. 
C)  fats that are of nutritional significance. 
D)  more than 5 percent of the fat of the non-fat-free version.

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE of fats?

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A)  They provide more energy than other nutrients. 
B)  Consumption of fats stimulates the appetite. 
C)  They interfere with vitamin absorption. 
D)  They have little nutritional value. 
A)  They provide more energy than other nutrients. 
B)  Consumption of fats stimulates the appetite. 
C)  They interfere with vitamin absorption. 
D)  They have little nutritional value.

Question 17

Foodborne illness is the result of eating contaminated food.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Protein's primary role is to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain the chemical balance of blood. 
B)  produce enzymes and hormones. 
C)  promote tissue growth and maintenance. 
D)  supply energy. 
A)  maintain the chemical balance of blood. 
B)  produce enzymes and hormones. 
C)  promote tissue growth and maintenance. 
D)  supply energy.

Question 19

What are phytochemicals? Explain their effect on certain disease processes.

Accepted Answer

Phytochemicals are physiologically activ

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE regarding starches? They

Accepted Answer

A)  are the sole source of energy for the brain and nervous system. 
B)  are found in honey, molasses, and syrup. 
C)  are among the least important sources of dietary carbohydrates. 
D)  contain significant portions of vitamins and minerals. 
A)  are the sole source of energy for the brain and nervous system. 
B)  are found in honey, molasses, and syrup. 
C)  are among the least important sources of dietary carbohydrates. 
D)  contain significant portions of vitamins and minerals.

Exam 5: Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Prevention of certain cancers can be gained by consuming a diet rich in

Functional foods have no effect in contributing to the prevention of specific health problems.

A friend has heard that by adding oat bran to her diet, she can lower her cholesterol level. What can you tell her about this?

You want to sell products from your farm with the USDA Certified Organic seal. What techniques are you allowed to use on your farm?

Lactose intolerance is an example of a(n)

John enjoys foods that are high in trans-fatty acids. What impact will these fats have on his cholesterol? They

What is the function of the minerals you consume in your diet?

Some vitamins can be lost from food if the food is overcooked.

Fast foods are relatively low in fat density.

Which of the following oils contains the highest percentage of saturated fats?

How many ounces of grains should adults eat daily?

If you are trying to limit your cholesterol intake, you will need to restrict your intake of

The two basic classes of vitamins are

Insoluble fiber absorbs water from the intestinal tract.

When a product claims to have "no trans fat" it means that it contains

Which of the following is TRUE of fats?

Foodborne illness is the result of eating contaminated food.

Protein's primary role is to

What are phytochemicals? Explain their effect on certain disease processes.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding starches? They

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